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Nine Reasons Why Positive Thinking is Actually Negative

As many of you know, in my mind, affirmations (or trying to think positive) don’t work. In fact, they work against you. Because so many readers have expressed surprise at hearing me say this, this week I’ve decided to list my reasons, one by one. So, here are my nine reasons why if you believe in positive thinking—you might want to think again:

1. All thoughts are random and meaningless (not a result of your circumstances)—including positive thoughts.

2. Positive thinking implies that negative thoughts are the result of your circumstances, and, thus, not random and meaningless.

There’s my list. Let me know what you think or if you have questions. Obviously, pointing readers inward, to an understanding about the principle thought—not to trying to control thought—is a very important component of my work.

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